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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include a cricket ground, tennis courts, Ampthill Town Football Club and a children's playground.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in July 2021.
• There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are free standing.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 72cm.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is not a one-way system throughout.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at desks/counters.
• Toilets are available.
• The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ampthill.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Flitwick.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete and gravel surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Parking (Central Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 484cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 11in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Park Lodge.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bay has no fixed dimensions.

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Parking (West Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Central Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the park, off Woburn Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).

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Level Change (Central Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Outside Access (West Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the park, off Woburn Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (West Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The park has few pathways.
  • The park has some loose chippings/gravel surfaces by the access points/entrances.
  • The majority of the park is a grass surface which is uneven.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• The park has a mix of varying easy and moderate and steep slopes throughout.
• There are steep slopes to access the main top area of the park.

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Outside Access (The Coffee Lodge)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There is not a bell/buzzer.
• There is not an intercom.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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• Comments View
  • They have blocked off the door and turned it into a counter due to COVID restrictions.

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Level Change (The Coffee Lodge Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the front of the venue.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are similar steps to the left of these. (Photograph 9 and 10).

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Level Change (The Coffee Lodge - Side Level Change)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the side of the venue.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Eating and Drinking (The Coffee Lodge)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the centre of the building.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the The Coffee Lodge.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (The Coffee Lodge)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the side of the ampthill park hub.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet next to this one, with the transfer space on the left.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.